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How do I force Google Plus to have a one-column newsfeed?

Category: Google Plus Help

Google's at it again. They've totally changed Google Plus, just when I'd gotten used to the current view. Now it's showing me updates from my friends and colleages all over the page, in three columns. Looks way too much like Pinterest and frankly it gives me a headache as I have to keep looking all the heck over the screen to keep up. Can I force it to stay in the original one-column view?

Question answered on May 16, 2013 at 08:04 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Can I get Pinterest analytic data?

Category: Pinterest Help

I saw a mommy blogger post some data about her Pinterest account on her blog, stuff that indicated repins and likes by date, and I'd love to get the same sort of analytics for my own Pinterest account. How can I get Pinterest analytics?

Question answered on March 25, 2013 at 08:19 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Publish Photos in Pinterest from iPhoto?

Hi Dave, I am trying to figure out how to take pictures from iPhoto and get them onto a Pinterest Board. Any ideas how to do that?

Question answered on December 10, 2012 at 08:16 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Can I create a secret or private board on Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

I love Pinterest. Seriously, I do. But there are some boards that I don't want to have shared with the public at large. I'd rather have them protected with a password or list of people who have permission to see them. And no-one else. Is that possible on Pinterest?

Question answered on November 10, 2012 at 08:21 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Verify your Website on Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

Last time I logged in to Pinterest I found that there was a prompt for me to verify my Web site that's listed in my profile. Why would I want to do that, and how do I accomplish the task of verifying my Website for Pinterest?

Question answered on November 3, 2012 at 08:10 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Prevent people from Pinterest pinning my photos?

Category: Pinterest Help

I have a Web site for my photographic work and I'm frustrated that people are repinning my images on Pinterest without attribution. I'd like to just shut them down so that they can't repin my photos on the site. Is that possible?

Question answered on October 12, 2012 at 08:24 AM :: Comments to date: 2

Can I email archive all my Instagram photo posts?

Is it possible to have Instagram automatically email me a copy of every photo that I post? I know that I can tap on the email link when I post photos, but that's a manual step and I am sure I'll forget to do that sometimes, and I seek something completely automated. Does Instagram offer such a feature?

Question answered on October 10, 2012 at 08:08 AM :: Comments to date: 1

How do I quit a shared Pinterest Pin Board?

Category: Pinterest Help

Someone added me to a shared Pinterest pinboard and I have no interest in the topic. How do I resign or quit the board without having to contact the creator?

Question answered on April 21, 2012 at 08:29 AM :: Comments to date: 7

How do I upload / pin photos from iPhone to Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

I am trying to pin pictures from my photos on my iphone to Pinterest. I can click on the add, upload pin but am not able to select the file. Do you know how I can upload my pics? Thanks!

Question answered on March 14, 2012 at 08:42 AM :: Comments to date: 5

How do I use affiliate links with Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

I am trying to add affiliate links to Pinterest. Commission Junction states that you must include their complete html code including image source. When I enter this on a pinterest picture, it says invalid URL. Any ideas? CJ says "You must include all the above html in your links. Any missing html, including the image source, will prevent the link from tracking properly and result in a loss of commissions" but their code begins with <a href= and isn't just a URL...

Question answered on February 25, 2012 at 08:16 AM :: Comments to date: 4

Block Pinterest users from "pinning" your content?

Category: Pinterest Help

I've been reading all about Pinterest and while it looks interesting, I have a site dedicated to custom HDR photographic retouching work and I frankly don't want my imagery showing up on that site, even if the argument is that it'll produce more traffic for me. My images, my copyright, my site. So can I block those pesky Pinterest pinners, Dave?

Question answered on February 21, 2012 at 08:15 AM :: Comments to date: 5

How do I add a new pinboard on Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

I'm continuing my journey down the Pinterest rabbit hole (and notice you're on there too, Dave!) [[ I am indeed: Dave Taylor on Pinterest ]] and want to add some new boards but I'm confused: How do I create a new pinboard on Pinterest?

Question answered on February 16, 2012 at 08:39 AM :: Comments to date: 1

How do I unfollow someone on Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

One of the people I'm following on Pinterest constantly posts annoying advertisements for their supplements Web site and I'm tired of it. Blech. How do I unfollow them on Pinterest?

Question answered on February 14, 2012 at 08:40 AM :: Comments to date: 3

How can I invite someone to join Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

I've recently joined Pinterest and it's super fun. I'm becoming a pinning fool. At least, that's what my husband says. Still, I really want to get my sister and my mom hooked up. When they go to Pinterest, however, there's no sign up or register button, just a "request an invite" link. How can I get them on Pinterest directly, without them having to wait for an invite?

Question answered on February 2, 2012 at 08:39 AM :: Comments to date: 4

How can my Pinterest pins link to specific Web page URLs?

Category: Pinterest Help

Thanks for your earlier tutorial on how to upload images to Pinterest [ see: tutorial on how to upload Pinterest pictures or photos ] but I'm confused because some of my friends seem to be able to add photos and images to their Pinterest boards that actually click through to their sites, but I can't find the "link to" information when I'm uploading. What's the secret?

Question answered on January 25, 2012 at 08:52 AM :: Comments to date: 1

How can I have Pinterest updates appear on Facebook?

I'm a big fan of Pinterest [ I am too, you can find AskDaveTaylor on Pinterest as d1taylor -- Ed ] and recently noticed that some of my friends are having their Pinterest activities show up on their Facebook timeline. Nice. I want. How do I hook up Pinterest to Facebook and vice versa?

Question answered on January 23, 2012 at 08:28 AM :: Comments to date: 2

How do I upload a photo to Pinterest?

Category: Pinterest Help

Hi Dave. I saw your helpful tutorial on how to pin a favorite photo on Pinterest from the Web but am wondering if you can explain how to actually upload my own photo to Pinterest?

Question answered on December 22, 2011 at 08:27 AM :: Comments to date: 77

Pin a favorite photo on Pinterest from another site?

Category: Pinterest Help

I'm just getting started on the fun site Pinterest and am wondering if you can advise me on the best way to add a photo of my own, rather than just "liking" other photos people have added to the site?

Question answered on December 16, 2011 at 08:40 AM :: Comments to date: 3
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